Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1978.732.1Description
Mounted photo of the Los Angeles Aqueduct Intake seen from north side (front) of structure. The four control gates are closed forcing the water level near the top of the structure, making it appear to be a low dam. The open, unlined section of the L.A. Aqueduct is visible on the other side of Intake as well as the transmission lines conveying power to run the electric dredges which operated on that section. Horses, wagons, machinery, and two laborers are visible in upper right. The inscription stamped into the concrete is visible: AD MCMXI [1911] Los Angeles Aqueduct. The photo ID number in the lower left corner is 2324.
Information from the book "L.A. Aqueduct Construction, Annual Report, 1908": The diversion conduit may be considered as a new channel of the Owens River located in a more favorable position for controlling the stream flow and conveying the water to its new destination. The conduit is also favorably located to receive the waters of the tributary mountain streams from Division Creek to Walker Creek. The total length of the diversion conduit from the Intake to its point of inflow into the Haiwee Reservoir is 315,966 feet or approximately 60 miles.Collection
Bruce Morgan Collection